Voters see Trump as candidate of stability
WASHINGTON — Just over a century ago, in a country reeling from a decade of war, political turmoil and a deadly pandemic, Sen. Warren G. Harding promised voters a return to “normalcy.” He won the presidency in a landslide.
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Holy Cow! History: That time America was happy
This is hardly a news flash, but here goes anyway. Americans are deeply, bitterly divided.
Lori Borgman: Nothing personal, but just fix the tub
We’ve had a lot of home repairs lately. Our house is a lot like we are, slowly aging and in need of occasional patchwork.
John Grindrod: Leap day thoughts and the big question
Of course, every leap year is a unique one, and every four years when one arrives, I have the same thoughts about that extra day we’re granted. Certainly, one thought is how short it seems since the last February 29. The celerity with which time passes, no doubt, is a thought that I think predominates those who’ve been blessed with senior days.
Boys basketball notebook: Shawnee completes second comeback against Elida
ELIDA — Shawnee came back from 17 points down to beat Elida the first time they met this season in the Tip-Off Classic and the sequel was similar when the Indians rallied from seven points behind in the fourth quarter for a 54-51 boys basketball win at the Elida Fieldhouse on Friday night.
Jones sworn in to Lima City Council
LIMA — Lima City Council swore in new council member Thomas Jones at Monday night’s meeting.
Ohio commission awards bids to frack oil and gas under state parks, wildlife areas
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio commission awarded bids to frack oil and gas under state parks Monday, despite statewide backlash and an ongoing investigation into possibly fraudulent support.
More than $1,000 raised at ONU Polar Plunge
ADA — Students at Ohio Northern University braved the cold for a good cause Saturday during the university’s annual Polar Plunge.
‘One final continuance’ granted in drug trafficking case
LIMA — A motion made late last week seeking a continuance in the upcoming trial of Lima resident Lashane Liles, charged with multiple felony drug trafficking and possession charges and alleged to have participated in a major drug trafficking operation in 2021, was granted Monday by Allen County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey Reed.